Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint cookies are a holiday favorite that combines the festive flavors of mint and chocolate in every chewy bite. Perfectly soft with a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or simply craving something sweet, these cookies will bring joy to your taste buds. Easy to make and visually appealing, they’re ideal for sharing or indulging in solo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop rounded dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg